David Stewart, RYP International
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David Stewart (B Ed, Grad Dip Sports Science, master’s Business Leadership) David is the Founder & Principal of RYP International – A Coaching & Advisory Practice. For over 40 years he has worked globally with organisations, communities, sports teams, CEO’s and their leadership teams to develop their capability and culture to maximise performance.
Integrity requires no rule book
In regional towns, integrity isn’t a slogan or a rule book—it’s the everyday trust that gives small businesses an unbeatable edge over multinationals.
On the road with The GOAT
Nathan Lyon has gone on a regional roadshow into New South Wales, back to where it all started, in his childhood community. Growing up in Young, and playing for Goulburn, Canberra, and Wagga Wagga, Nathan wants to give back to his community that has done so much for him. This week he hosted a children’s cricket clinic ...
A leader’s competitive advantage – A coaching mindset!
A leader with a coaching mindset listens, asks, and grows people—unlocking their potential and boosting performance.
Six leadership lessons we can learn from Aboriginal culture
Aboriginal leadership—rooted in custodianship, deep listening, and collective wisdom—offers timeless lessons for today’s complex world. If we want to lead with integrity and impact, we must lead differently.
Your town is watching – the “1%ers” is what builds credibility
In regional leadership, it’s the small, consistent actions — the 1%ers — that quietly build trust, credibility, and influence, especially when everyone’s watching.
Hope is not a strategy: why regional leaders must combine adaptability with optimism
In regional Australia, hope may lift spirits—but only strategy, adaptability, and action will shape the future.
Why regional and rural leaders must cultivate a mindset of progress
To move beyond crisis and inspire lasting hope, regional and rural leaders must shift from reactive problem-solving to a mindset of progress.
The grit factor: Why regional leaders must role model determination and resilience
In regional Australia, it's not titles or talent that inspire — it's the quiet grit of leaders who show up and carry their communities forward.
Prioritisation is leadership
If you’re a leader, you’re no stranger to the chaos of daily demands. Competing priorities, constant interruptions, and the pressure to deliver—often with limited time and resources. It can make it feel like you’re always reacting to issues instead of leading.
Curiosity: The secret weapon of exceptional regional leaders
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, regional leaders face unique challenges. They must navigate rapidly changing circumstances and often work with limited resources compared to city-based counterparts. In this environment, one leadership quality rises above the rest: curiosity.
